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Mounds View City Council February 10, 2003 <br />Regular Meeting Page 17 <br />Mayor Linke indicated if the City would advertise but the advertisement would direct that <br />information be sent to the search group. <br />Mayor Linke commented that his main concern is that Roseville has the time to complete the <br />project quickly for the City. <br />Council Member Stigney asked if Staff needed Council to have an emergency meeting to discuss <br />this rather than waiting for the next meeting. <br />Interim City Administrator Ericson indicated he was not sure how quickly the groups would be <br />able to provide the additional information requested. <br />Council asked Staff to advise if there was a need for a special meeting. <br />G. Resolution 5948, a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Voice Recognition <br />Software Program and Necessary Computer Upgrades Utilizing LLEBG <br />Grant Funds. <br />MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Marty. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5948, a <br />Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Voice Recognition Software Program and Necessary <br />Computer Upgrades Utilizing LLEBG Grant Funds. <br />Council Member Stigney indicated that early versions of voice recognition software were not <br />very functional and asked whether this software would be. <br />Chief Sommer indicated that Staff has investigated this software and there are other agencies <br />using it. He then said that Staff recommends the purchase of the software and computers. <br />Council Member Stigney indicated that previous police administration has said there was a need <br />for portable video surveillance and asked if that is no longer a priority. <br />Chief Sommer indicated that it was his understanding that there are limitations for utilizing the <br />grant funds and this technology fits into those guidelines. He further commented that the funds <br />needed to be spent before February 28, 2003. <br />Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. <br />Council Member Marty indicated he had thought Council approved matching funds for a grant <br />for new computers in the squads but they were never obtained. <br />Council Member Quick indicated Council approved matching funds but he is not sure whether <br />the City got the grant. <br />• Chief Sommer indicated that the grant was proposed but never materialized. <br />